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SGD 43-A4.3” PanelPilotACE Compatible Display

SGD 43-A is a 4.3” capacitive touch display designed for use withPanelPilotACE Design Studio, a free drag-and-drop style software

package for rapid development of advanced userinterfaces and panel meters.

The SGD 43-A is part of the PanelPilotACE range of compatible displays and panel meters. The low-profile display features a 4.3” capacitive touch screen and an ARM 9 processor running embedded Linux. The display can be powered from either USB or a 5 to 30V d.c. supply and offers users a wealth of hardware interfaces which include four 16bit bi-polar analogue inputs (to a maximum of ±40V d.c.), eight digital input/output pins, two alarm outputs (maximum current sink 10mA) and four 8bit PWM outputs.

Users program the display using the free PanelPilotACE Design Studio software which allows the creation of anything from simple meters and dials, through to advanced user interfaces with control elements.

SpecificationsDisplay 4.3” TFT with 262k colours

Touchscreen Capacitive

Resolution 480 x 272px

Processor Freescale i.MX283 (454MHz, 32bit, ARM 9)

Analogue Inputs 4 x ±40V or 4-20mA (16bit ADC with 0.05% ±1mV typical accuracy*)

Digital I/O 8 x DIO, 2 x open-collector alarm outputs, 4 x 8 bit PWM outputs

Serial Buses RS232, SPI**, I2C**

Expansion Boards*** RS485, Ethernet

Memory 1Gbit DDR2 SDRAM and 2GB SD card

Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

Supply 5 to 30V d.c. (300mA typical at 5V d.c.)

Outside Dimensions 119.3 (4.7) x 79.8 (3.1) x 20.0 (0.8) mm (in)

* For measurement ranges up to ±10V. ** Not currently available in Design Studio. *** Add-on boards sold separately.

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PanelPilotACE Design Studio

Code-Free development for industrial display projectsThe PanelPilotACE Design Studio software provides a number of building blocks which allow users to drag-and-drop elements onto the screen to quickly create advanced display interfaces. From images to text elements, analogue style meters, touch screen navigation elements, logic statements, data logging, trend graphing and even complex maths, users can build up multi-screen interfaces without needing to write a line of code.

There is a library of pre-defined elements such as meters, buttons and switches, and users can create their own content by combining elements or importing graphics in a number of formats (including jpg, png, tif, bmp and gif). The software includes support for transparency and multiple layers.

Hardware interfacing is similarly intuitive, with hardware elements being dragged into a function builder where associations with graphical elements (such as a needle on a meter) can be defined. Here users can determine scaling for analogue inputs, define alarm triggers, behaviours for digital inputs and outputs and configure PWM outputs.

Previewing and Uploading ProjectsThe software includes a ‘Preview in Emulator’ function which emulates the hardware’s inputs and outputs, allowing users to test their projects prior to upload. Projects are uploaded to the SGD 43-A via a mini USB port.

PanelPilotACE Design Studio is compatible with Windows 7, 8 and 10, and can be downloaded free from www.lascarelectronics.com/software/panelpilotace.

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PL5

USB

PL4

PL7

PL65 4 3 2 1

PL11PL8

119.3 (4.7) 115.0 (4.5)

79.8

(3.1

)

76.0

(3.0

)

2.0 (0.1)

20.0 (0.8)

TBLK11 2 3 4 5 6

DimensionsAll dimensions are in mm (in)

SCALE 1 : 1

Panel Cut-Out and FittingThe panel cut-out is 117.0 x 78.0mm (4.6” x 3.07”). There are two mounting methods:

The first uses clips that protude from the plastic assembly and is suitable for panels between 1 and 3mm (0.04” and 0.12”) in thickness.

The second method uses a rear mounting plastic bracket featuring grub screws for a more secure and adaptable fit. This second mounting method is suitable for panels between 0.5 and 4.0mm (0.01” and 0.15”) in thickness.

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Pin Out

TBLK1: Power & Analogue InputsPin Number Function

1 Supply Voltage (V+)

2 0V

3 Analogue Input 4 (IN4)

4 Analogue Input 3 (IN3)

5 Analogue Input 2 (IN2)

6 Analogue Input 1 (IN1)

PL11: Analogue InputsPin Number Function

1 Analogue Input 1 (IN1)

2 0V

3 Analogue Input 2 (IN2)

4 0V

5 Analogue Input 3 (IN3)

6 0V

7 Analogue Input 4 (IN4)

8 0V

PL8: 4-20mA Current Loop MeasurementPin Number Function

1-2 4-20mA current loop measurement (IN1) when shorted

3-4 4-20mA current loop measurement (IN2) when shorted

5-6 4-20mA current loop measurement (IN3) when shorted

7-8 4-20mA current loop measurement (IN4) when shorted

PL5

USB

PL4

PL7

PL65 4 3 2 1

PL11PL8

TBLK11 2 3 4 5 6

12

12

1920

3334

1 2

1 2

7 8

1 2

7 8

21 22

PL5

USB

PL4

PL7

PL65 4 3 2 1

PL11PL8

TBLK11 2 3 4 5 6

12

1920

12

3334

1 2

1 2

7 8

1 2

7 8

21 22

PL5

USB

PL4

PL7

PL65 4 3 2 1

PL11PL8

TBLK11 2 3 4 5 6

12

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12

3334

1 2

1 2

7 8

1 2

7 8

21 22

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Pin Out (continued...)

PL4: Alarms, Serial Input and Digital I/OPin Number Function

1 0V

2 Supply Voltage (V+)

3 Alarm 1 (ALM1)

4 Alarm 2 (ALM2)

5 I2C0 SCL

6 I2C0 SDA

7 SPI SS1

8 SPI MOSI

9 SPI MISO

10 SPI SCK

11 Digital I/O Channel 1 (DIG1)

12 Digital I/O Channel 2 (DIG2)

13 Digital I/O Channel 3 (DIG3)

14 Digital I/O Channel 4 (DIG4)

15 Digital I/O Channel 5 (DIG5)

16 Digital I/O Channel 6 (DIG6)

17 Digital I/O Channel 7 (DIG7)

18 Digital I/O Channel 8 (DIG8)*

19 PWM Channel 1 (PWM1)*

20 PWM Channel 2 (PWM2)*

21 PWM Channel 3 (PWM3)*

22 PWM Channel 4 (PWM4)

PL5

USB

PL4

PL7

PL65 4 3 2 1

PL11PL8

TBLK11 2 3 4 5 6

12

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12

3334

1 2

1 2

7 8

1 2

7 8

21 22

23 DUART TX (for internal use)

24 DUART RX (for internal use)

25 USB D+

26 USB D-

27 I2C1 SDA (for internal use)

28 I2C1 SCL (for internal use)

29 +5V Output Voltage

30 High Speed ADC

31 +3V3 Output Voltage

32 0V

33 Shorted together to enable firmware upgrade34

PL5

USB

PL4

PL7

PL65 4 3 2 1

PL11PL8

TBLK11 2 3 4 5 6

12

1920

12

3334

1 2

1 2

7 8

1 2

7 8

21 22

PL7: RS232 InterfacePin Number Function

1 TX

2 RTS

3 RX

4 CTS

5 0V

*Cannot be used if you are using RS485.

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Pin Out (continued...)

PL6: Ethernet & Expansion I/OPin Number Function

1 ENT CLK

2 ENT MDC

3 ENT MDIO

4 ENT RXD0

5 ENT RXD1

6 ENT RX EN

7 ENT TXD0

8 ENT TXD1

9 ENT TX EN

10 Digital I/O 9 (expansion)

11 Digital I/O 10 (expansion)

12 Digital I/O 11 (expansion)

13 Digital I/O 12 (expansion)

14 Digital I/O 13 (expansion)

15 Digital I/O 14 (expansion)

16 Digital I/O 15 (expansion)

PL5

USB

PL4

PL7

PL65 4 3 2 1

PL11PL8

TBLK11 2 3 4 5 6

12

1920

12

3334

1 2

1 2

7 8

1 2

7 8

21 22

PL5: Factory Programming Interface (JTAG)

PL5

USB

PL4

PL7

PL65 4 3 2 1

PL11PL8

TBLK11 2 3 4 5 6

12

1920

12

3334

1 2

1 2

7 8

1 2

7 8

21 22

17 Digital I/O 16 (expansion)

18 Digital I/O 17 (expansion)

19 +5V

20 0V

21 External Module Hardware ID

22 External Module Hardware ID

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SGD 43-A

5 - 30V d.c.

0V

V+

0V

Various Operating Modes

Supply Voltage

Supply to the display module can be connected to either the screw terminals (TBLK1), pins (PL4), or the mini-USB connector.

For best results, ensure the power supply is free from electrical noise.

Supply Voltage Screw Terminals (TBLK1) Pin (PL4)

V+ 1 2

0V 2 1

Measuring an Analogue Voltage

An analogue voltage can be connected to either the screw terminals (TBLK1) or pins (PL11).

Analogue Input Screw Terminals (TBLK1) Pin (PL11)

1IN1 6 1

0V 2 2

2IN2 5 3

0V 2 4

3IN3 4 5

0V 2 6

4IN4 3 7

0V 2 8

To minimise offsets it is best practice to connect analogue grounds directly to the meter pins (PL11) or screw terminals (TBLK1).

The SGD 43-A uses a programmable gain amplifier (PGA) together with a 16-bit analogue to digital converter (ADC) for its analogue voltage measurements. The PGA is automatically set when the analogue range of a channel is input into the PanelPilotACE Design Studio.

The table to the right shows the maximum resolution of the SGD 43-A’s analogue measurements across a number of voltage ranges.

SGD 43-A

40V d.c.

5 - 30V d.c.

0V

0V

V+

0V

IN1

Analogue Input Resolution

±1.25V 0.04mV

±2.5V 0.08mV

±5V 0.16mV

±10V 0.33mV

±20V 0.66mV

±40V 1.3mV

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V+

0V

SGD 43-A

12-30V d.c.

4-20 mA

IN1

PL81 2

7 8

Various Operating Modes (continued...)

Measuring a 4-20mA Current

The 4-20mA signal should be connected as for “Measuring an Analogue Voltage” but a jumper link should be placed across pins PL8 for each analogue channel being used:

Analogue Voltage Jumper link (PL8)

IN1 1 & 2

IN2 3 & 4

IN3 5 & 6

IN4 7 & 8

Scaling: The sense resistors used are 110Ω. Therefore in software scaling 4mA equates to 0.44V and 20mA equates to 2.2V.

Note: transmitter terminals (+ or -) must be isolated from the power supply.

Driving an Alarm Output

The alarm outputs are open-collector. When an alarm is active, the output can sink up to 10mA.

Alarm outputs are connected via PL4:

Alarm Output Pin (PL4)

ALM1 3

ALM2 4

Driving a relay using alarm output

SGD 43-A V+

ALM1

0V

R

10mA

Driving an LED using alarm output

SGD 43-A

ALM1

ILED

V+ - VLED

V+

R

10mA

10mA

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Various Operating Modes (continued...)

Using Digital Input/Output Pins

Digital inputs/outputs are connected via PL4:

Digital I/O Pin (PL4)

DIG1 11

DIG2 12

DIG3 13

DIG4 14

DIG5 15

DIG6 16

DIG7 17

DIG8 18

The characteristics of the digital I/O pins are as follows:

Parameter Min Max Unit

Input voltage (high) 2 3.3 V

Input voltage (low) 0 0.8 V

Output voltage (high) 2.6 3.3 V

Output voltage (low) 0 0.4 V

Output source current -11.4 - mA

Output sink current 9.0 - mA

Absolute Maximum ratings:

Parameter Min Max Unit

Input voltage relative to ground

-0.3 3.6 V

For maximum flexibility in accommodating external add-on boards and interfacing to external circuits, the digital I/O pins connect directly to the microcontroller and do not contain any buffering or protection circuitry. Take care not to exceed the maximum ratings, otherwise the unit may be permanently damaged.

If there is a risk that inputs may exceed these values, then voltage limiting must be used (example circuit above). Note that the protection diodes must be of the Schottky type and not regular silicon diodes.

SGD 43-A

DIG1

VDD 3.3V

0V

10k

Protection circuit for digital I/O

SGD 43-A

DIG1

VDD 3.3V

1kΩ to 10kΩ

Generating a digital input with a push button

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Various Operating Modes (continued...)

Using PWM Output

If the SGD 43-A is configured to have PWM output, it can be used to drive a buzzer or produce a simple digital-to-analogue converter.

The PWM outputs are connected via PL4:

PWM Output Pin (PL4)

PWM1 19

PWM2 20

PWM3 21

PWM4 22

The characteristics of the PWM output pins are as follows:

Parameter Min Max Unit

Voltage 0 3.3 V

Output source current (PWM) -9.5 - mA

Output sink current (PWM) 7.7 - mA

SGD 43-A

PWM

0V

R

SGD 43-A

PWM

0V

R

Using PWM output to convert digital to analogue Using PWM output to drive a buzzer

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Various Operating Modes (continued...)

Using RS232 Serial Inteface

The serial interface is EIA/TIA-232 compatible and can operate directly with other RS232 devices

The RS232 serial pins are connected via PL7:

Pin Number Function

1 TX

2 RTS

3 RX

4 CTS

5 0V

The characteristics of the RS232 serial pins are as follows:

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Receiver input range (RTS, CTS) -25 25 V

Input threshold low 0.6 1.2 V

Input threshold high 1.5 2.4 V

Input hysteresis 0.3 V

Input resistance 3 5 7 kΩ

Transmitter output voltage swing ±5.0 ±5.4 V

Output short circuit current ±35 ±60 mA

For more information on configuring your device, visit our YouTube channel

www.youtube.com/panelpilot for tutorials or the PanelPilot University www.lascarelectronics.com/panelpilotace-university